Air Fryer Chicken Strips (Printable View)

Golden crispy chicken strips with juicy centers, cooked in the air fryer with minimal oil for a healthier option.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips

→ Breading

02 - 3/4 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
03 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 1 teaspoon paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Wet Mix

09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 2 tablespoons low-fat milk

→ For Air Frying

11 - Olive oil spray

# How To Make It:

01 - Set air fryer to 400°F and preheat for 3 minutes.
02 - Pat chicken strips dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
03 - In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and low-fat milk until well combined.
04 - In another bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
05 - Dip each chicken strip into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure coating adheres.
06 - Place coated strips in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray both sides with olive oil spray.
07 - Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
08 - Remove from air fryer and serve hot with your preferred dipping sauce.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Juicy chicken with a restaurant style crunch using almost no oil
  • Takes less time than ordering takeout and tastes twice as good
  • Kids devour them without realizing theyre actually a healthier choice
  • Perfect for meal prep and reheats beautifully in minutes
02 -
  • Dont skip drying the chicken, moisture is the enemy of crispy breading and will leave you with a gummy coating
  • Flip the strips gently at the halfway mark using tongs, not a fork, to keep the breading intact
  • Check the internal temperature with a thermometer, overcooked chicken is the saddest dinner mistake
03 -
  • Use a wire rack in the air fryer basket if you have one, it helps air circulate and crisps the bottom without flipping
  • Spray the basket lightly with oil before adding the chicken to prevent any sticking
  • Let the cooked strips rest for a minute before serving so the juices redistribute and every bite stays moist
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